Vice President, Public Affairs

This position will work with senior leaders at the firm to build, support and manage communications and advocacy campaigns for clients across issue areas. The ideal candidate will have a public affairs, public relations, nonprofit or political background and experience managing executive communications and positioning.

Requirements

• 8-10 years of experience in strategic communications, public relations, public affairs, social media, campaign or political communications.
• Experience managing a team of mid-level managers and junior staff under tight deadlines while displaying strong people skills and ensuring quality deliverables.
• Strong project management skills and ability to ensure teams are meeting established goals, timelines, and budgets
• Experience interfacing directly with clients in a fast-paced environment and preparing and staffing senior executives.
• Experience with media relations and reporter engagement.
• Proven ability to develop and edit high quality written materials, including press releases, executive thought leadership (including bylines), social media copy, talking points, executive briefing materials, analytical pieces, website/creative copy, and more.
• Account and budget management experience – familiarity with agency billing practices, scoping projects and managing budgets.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, paid time off